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Airman's Pulse
Patrick Slabins-Badden
Summary
Airman's Pulse is hosted by Patrick Slabins-Badden covering US Air Force, Military Readiness, Force Structure, and Defense Budget. Notable guests include David Deptula (Founding Dean, Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies).
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18total claims
12topics covered
1 episodes
Airpower, Advice, and D.C. Favorites with David Deptula
›Jan 30, 2026 · WITH David Deptula
The U.S. Air Force is facing a severe readiness crisis, described as the oldest, smallest, and least-flown in its history, with its combat capability at roughly 40% of its 1991 level. The new Natio...
US Air ForceMilitary ReadinessForce StructureDefense Budget+13 more